Adapting to new home.

[NewChamInTheFam]

Okay, i'm pretty new to the chameleon game... I have recently adopted a 1 and a half year old Ambilobe Panther Chameleon. The thing is, when i went to the guys house to pick him up, he was active and lively. He came straight to the the front of the cage (as soon as he saw us), and even reached for my hand.

Since i have brought him home, he hasn't been lively or very active. Now, i knew it was going to take some time to adjust to his new environment. He just seemed so happy at his previous home, and i want to know what i can do to make him feel safe and at home here. I won't try to handle him for a while, and he has the same cage and fixtures he had at his last home. Just any advice in getting my chameleon familiar with me and his new home would help. Thanks bunches!

 

[christineacero]

How long has it been since you brought him home? It can take a few weeks for them to settle in. I'd suggest giving him complete privacy besides feeding and misting for a week or two until he gets comfortable

 

[kplatvoet]

Something that worked for me was an order of blue bottle flies ..Chum was being a shy jerk and he needed a good cage clean and I wanted to take him outside. . I put him out with about 20 that I hatched in a zip up laundry hamper with vines. He spent his time hunting not worrying about me. With my flapneck she was shy eating and drinking when I was watching. With the flies she shows off (and she's a great shot)

 

[carol5208]

When I took in a chameleon from another member on here, he was with that person for over 4 years. I brought him home to a much nicer environment and enclosure which I fixed up very nice for him. For 11 days he did not eat and did not do much. I just kind of let him be for awhile and he finally came around. I think they can get very upset with a change of scenery. I am sure he will be fine. Just give him some space and time.